Supply Chain Manager

Ancient Crunch Inc. • Hackettstown, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Supply Chain Manager to join our growing operations team. You will ensure the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective flow of materials throughout our supply chain—from planning and procurement to delivery and inventory management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, quantitatively-proficient, and eager to learn about both the logistics and quality aspects of our raw material supply chain. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, logistics, finance, and the brand team to keep materials moving and operations on track. You will report to our the Director of Operations, and work closely with the CEO and CFO as well. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills within one of the most innovate, quality-forward supply chains in CPG today.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, finance, or procurement for a CPG manufacturing company preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math, or any related field preferred.
• Full time in office (in western NJ). US-based applicants only.
• Proficiency with tools and techniques for financial and supply chain modeling. High competence in excel is required; other data analysis tools (R, Python, etc.) a bonus
• Proficiency with manufacturing business finance concepts such as COGS, working capital, etc. is required.
• Ability to own and execute project deadlines, timelines, and documentation organization.
• Ability to create positive relationships and speak to a wide range of counterparts, is required. (You’ll be speaking with farmers in Idaho, packaging suppliers overseas, etc.)
• Proficiency with modern AI tools and how to leverage them to assist in work, or eagerness to learn, is required. Chatgpt, Claude, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with logistics, supplier management, and other company-specific knowledge is preferred. However, the right candidate will be able and eager to learn the specifics of our industry and purchasing needs.
• Basic familiarity with graphic design, including color theory, copywriting, Adobe Illustrator, etc. is a bonus.
• Familiarity with the principles of ERP software is a bonus.
• Bonus if you are familiar with and passionate about health/wellness, seed oils/tallow, premium cpg and design, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identify, vet, and onboard reliable vendors for packaging, agricultural ingredients, and shipping materials. Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and ensure we have backup options in place for key items to avoid disruptions. Manage our sourcing team/external consultants to find suppliers for new ingredients or new suppliers for existing ingredients. Learn about our ingredients and quality standards in order to better vet potential suppliers.
• Use sales projections and historical SKU mix to model out production needs by SKU. Translate production targets into material requirements (e.g., X bags of Y chip = X pouches, X lbs of spice, etc.). Maintain a live model that adjusts as forecasts change and communicate needs to vendors proactively
• Work with procurement analyst to submit purchase orders based on forecasted needs, track inbound shipments, and follow up regularly with suppliers to avoid delays. Adjust plans as needed if delays or supply issues arise.
• Coordinate with logistics team and suppliers to arrange inbound shipments. Work with logistics to monitor transit status and troubleshoot issues like missed pickups, customs delays, or incomplete deliveries.
• Work closely with the warehouse and production teams to confirm material levels, flag low inventory early, and support restocking before shortages occur. Assist in labeling, tracking, or adjusting inventory records if needed.
• Coordinate with QA team to create SOPs for quality checks on a per-material basis, and train receiving staff to conduct quality checks and keep records on inbound shipments. Personally review deliveries for quality issues, incorrect quantities, or spec mismatches from time to time. Drive SCARs with suppliers and work directly with them to resolve problems and get replacements as needed without delaying production.
• Collaborate with the brand team and designers to communicate packaging updates and launch timelines. Manage approvals and send final files to packaging vendors, confirming all proof details (e.g., sizing, die-lines, color codes) before production.
• Maintain detailed records of purchase orders, delivery confirmations, invoices, and cost tracking. Support the finance team with timely invoice submission and vendor communication.
• Negotiate pricing and payment terms on a recurring basis. Regularly review supplier quotes and seek cost savings through volume orders, alternate vendors, or improved lead time planning. Manage deal structures as needed with suppliers of more complex materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Bi-annual cash bonus tied to individual and company performance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Opportunity to shape one of the most transformative and fastest growing brands in cpg history
• All the chips you can eat!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level